SPAR Half Year Profit Drops 53.9 Percent as Debt Rises
SPAR Group reported a significant decline in half-year earnings to 199.9 cents per share as operational disruptions and promotional costs weighed on margins. Net debt climbed to 7.3 billion rand while revenue growth remained muted at 1.7 percent amid ongoing volume pressure.
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SPAR Group reported a 53.9% drop in half-year headline earnings per share to 199.9 cents as operational pressures and promotional costs weighed on the bottom line. Operating profit slumped 45% to 740.5 million rand ($44.74 million at a rate of 16.5528 rand per dollar) compared to the previous year. This performance highlights the impact of a logistics setup unsuited for higher volumes and a significant rise in net debt.
